Troubleshooting Livestock and Poultry Ventilation Problems
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1. BRITISH 229 COLUMBIA Ministry of Agriculture Food and Fisheries Farm Structures T FACISHEET Order No 306 406 2 CPS 9702 November 1987 Troubleshooting Livestock and Poultry Ventilation Problems PLAN 306 406 2 CPS M9702 TROUBLESHOOTING LIVESTOCK AND POULTRY VENTILATION PROBLEMS COMPLETE INSTRUCTIONS NEW 87 11 H E Huffman The ventilation system is one of the most important yet least understood components in a livestock or poultry barn Its main functions are to remove respired moisture excess heat gases odors and dust while maintaining a comfortable draft free environment This environment should provide comfort for the ani mals not just for the operator The behavior and productivity of animals are the best clues to ventilation performance if they are comfortable they will look and act comfortable For example huddling and pant ing are common animal reactions to temperature ex tremes too cold or too hot respectively DEVELOPED BY CANADA PLAN SERVICE Agricultural Engineering Plan Service BRITISH COLUMBIA MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE amp FISHERIES The ventilation system is one of the most important yet least understood components in a livestock or poultry barn Its main functions are to remove respired moisture excess heat gases odors and dust while maintaining a comfortable draft free environment This environment should provide comfort for the animals not ju2. st for the operator The behavior and productivity of animals are the best clues to ventilation performance The troubleshooting tables in this leaflet describe some of the problems that occur in livestock and poultry buildings list the possible causes and suggest remedies To obtain a copy contact CANADA PLAN SERVICE Website http www cps gov on ca Page 1 of 1
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